Astros urged to utilize trade plan that's, unfortunately, a smart idea

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The Houston Astros are 17-28 in the 2026 regular season, and there are a lot of issues with the roster through the middle of May.

While the year is far from over, the August 3rd trade deadline feels a lot closer than it is for one reason: Houston is running out of time to avoid a seller status.

Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report is urging the Astros to utilize a trade deadline plan, one that simply involves the following phrase: "Burn it Down."

"For the first time in more than a decade, the Astros might be selling their roster for parts at the deadline," Miller writes.

This plan would be a brutal outcome for the Astros this season. However, it is, unfortunately, a smart idea if things continue to go south.

Astros' fire sale trade plan would be a smart idea

This fire sale would only make sense if the Astros are truly out of the race come July, as if they can still fight for a Wild Card spot, let alone the AL West, then they shouldn't sell.

But, if they're on the outside looking in by a considerable margin come July, then a sell-off does make sense. Miller called for the Astros to "Burn it Down," and that would be the right call if they can't get back on track.